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Flights from Zagreb to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Zagreb to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Doha, about 11h 49m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 48m
ZAGCMBDXB

Zagreb to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey11h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha

Best ways to fly from Zagreb to Colombo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ZAG Dubai (DXB) CMB
Leg 1: flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~11h 49m
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ZAG Doha (DOH) CMB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 53m
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3
ZAG Istanbul (IST) CMB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 48m
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4
ZAG London (LHR) CMB
Leg 1: British Airways, Croatia Airlines · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Same alliance ~15h 07m
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ZAG Frankfurt (FRA) CMB
Leg 1: Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 30m
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ZAG Zurich (ZRH) CMB
Leg 1: Croatia Airlines · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
Self-transfer likely ~14h 17m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,447 km4,625 miles
Journey time
11h 48mestimate
Time difference
+4.5hColombo vs Zagreb
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
ZAG → CMB

Flights from Zagreb to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zagreb to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Doha and Istanbul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Zagreb to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,447 km.
Where do you change planes between Zagreb and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST) and London (LHR). flydubai flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zagreb and Colombo?
Zagreb: Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Zagreb and Colombo?
Colombo is 4.5 hours ahead of Zagreb.

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